Metabo PE 15-20 RT Operating instructions

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Operating instructions

The angle polisher PE 15-20 RT is suitable for

polishing applications.

PE 15-20 RT is particularly suited for the polishing

automotive paints.

The angle polisher PE 15-30 is suitable for sanding

wood, plastic, filled or painted surfaces and

polishing applications.

PE 15-30 is particularly suited for polishing stone.

The user bears sole responsibility for any damage

caused by inappropriate use.

Generally accepted accident prevention

regulations and the enclosed safety information

must be observed.

For your own protection and for the

protection of your electrical tool, pay

attention to all parts of the text that are

marked with this symbol!

WARNING – Reading the operating instruc-

tions will reduce the risk of injury.

Pass on your electrical tool only together with these

documents.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING – Read all safety warnings and

instructions. Failure to follow the warnings

and instructions may result in electric shock, fire

and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future

reference! The term "power tool" in the warnings

refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool

or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

2.1 Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or

dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools

create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while

operating a power tool. Distractions can cause

you to lose control.

2.2 Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use

any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded)

power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching

outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or

grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators,

ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased

risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or

grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool will

increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord

for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power

tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp

edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled

cords increase the risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use

an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the

risk of electric shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is

unavoidable, use a residual current device

(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces

the risk of electric shock.

2.3 Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use

common sense when operating a power tool.

Do not use a power tool while you are tired or

under the influence of drugs, alcohol or

medication. A moment of inattention while

operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Always

wear eye protection. Protective equipment such

as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or

hearing protection used for appropriate conditions

will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the

switch is in the off-position before connecting

to power source and/or battery pack, picking

up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with

your finger on the switch or energising power tools

that have the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before

turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left

attached to a rotating part of the power tool may

result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and

balance at all times. This enables better control of

the power tool in unexpected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves

away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery

or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

g) If devices are provided for the connection of

dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure

these are connected and properly used. Use of

dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

2.4 Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct

power tool for your application. The correct

power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate

for which it was designed.

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b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does

not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot

be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must

be repaired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power source

and/or the battery pack from the power tool

before making any adjustments, changing

accessories, or storing power tools. Such

preventive safety measures reduce the risk of

starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons unfamiliar

with the power tool or these instructions to

operate the power tool. Power tools are

dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for

misalignment or binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts and any other condition that

may affect the power tool's operation. If

damaged, have the power tool repaired before

use. Many accidents are caused by poorly

maintained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly

maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges

are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits

etc. in accordance with these instructions,

taking into account the working conditions and

the work to be performed. Use of the power tool

for operations different from those intended could

result in a hazardous situation.

2.5 Service

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified

repair person using only identical replacement

parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power

tool is maintained.

3.1 General Safety Recommendations

for grinding, sanding, wire brushing,

polishing and cutting-off operations:

Use

a) This power tool is intended to function as a

sander (not PE 15-20 RT) or polisher. Read all

safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and

specifications provided with this power tool.

Failure to follow all instructions listed below may

result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

b) Operations such as grinding, sanding, wire

brushing or cutting-off are not recommended

to be performed with this power tool. Operations

for which the power tool was not designed may

create a hazard and cause personal injury.

c) Do not use accessories which are not

specifically designed and recommended by the

tool manufacturer. Just because the accessory

can be attached to your power tool, it does not

assure safe operation.

d) The rated speed of the accessory must be at

least equal to the maximum speed marked on

the power tool. Accessories running faster than

their rated speed can break and fly apart.

e) The external diameter and thickness of your

accessory must be within the capacity rating of

your power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories

cannot be adequately guarded or controlled.

f) Threaded mounting of accessories must

match the sanding spindle thread. For

accessories mounted by flanges, the arbour

hole of the accessory must fit the locating

diameter of the flange. Accessories that do not

match the mounting hardware of the power tool will

run out of balance, vibrate excessively and may

cause loss of control.

g) Do not use a damaged accessory. Before

each use inspect the accessory such as

abrasive wheels for chips and cracks, backing

pad for cracks, tear or excess wear, wire brush

for loose or cracked wires. If a power tool or

accessory is dropped, inspect for damage or

install an undamaged accessory. After

inspecting and installing the accessory,

position yourself and bystanders away from

the plane of the rotating accessory and run the

power tool at maximum no-load speed for one

minute. Damaged accessories will normally break

apart during this test time.

h) Wear personal protective equipment. Use a

face shield, safety goggles or safety goggles

depending on the application. As appropriate,

wear a dust mask, hearing protectors, gloves

and a workshop apron capable of stopping

small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye

protection must be capable of stopping flying debris

generated by various operations. The dust mask or

respirator must be capable of filtering particles

generated by your operation. Prolonged exposure

to high intensity noise may cause hearing loss.

i) Keep bystanders a safe distance away from

work area. Anyone entering the work area must

wear personal protective equipment. Fragments

of a workpiece or broken accessory may fly away

and cause injury beyond the immediate area of

operation.

j) Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping

surfaces only when performing an operation

where the accessory may contact hidden

wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory

contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal

parts of the power tool "live" and shock the operator.

k) Position the cord clear of the rotating

accessory. If you lose control, the cord may be cut

or snagged and your hand or arm may be pulled into

the rotating accessory.

I) Never lay the power tool down until the

accessory has come to a complete stop. The

rotating accessory may grab the surface and pull

the power tool out of your control.

m) Do not run the power tool while carrying it at

your side. Accidental contact with the rotating

accessory could snag your clothing, pulling the

accessory into your body.

n) Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents.

The motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing

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and excessive accumulation of powdered metal

may cause electrical hazards.

o) Do not operate the power tool near

flammable materials. Sparks could ignite these

materials.

p) Do not use accessories that require liquid

coolants. Using water or other liquid coolants may

result in electrocution or shock.

3.2 Kickback and related warnings

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or

snagged sanding wheel, backing pad, brush or any

other accessory. Pinching or snagging causes rapid

stalling of the rotating accessory which in turn

causes the uncontrolled power tool to be forced in

the direction opposite of the accessory’s rotation at

the point of the binding.

For example, if an abrasive wheel is snagged or

pinched by the workpiece, the edge of the wheel

that is entering into the pinch point can dig into the

surface of the material causing the wheel to climb

out or kick out. The abrasive wheel may either jump

toward or away from the operator, depending on

direction of the disc’s movement at the point of

pinching. Abrasive wheels may also break under

these conditions.

Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or

incorrect operating procedures or conditions and

can be avoided if suitable precautionary measures

are taken as described below.

a) Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and

position your body and arm to allow you to

resist kickback forces. Always use the

additional handle, if provided, for maximum

control over kickback or a torque reaction

during start-up. The operator can control torque

reactions or kickback forces if proper precautions

are taken.

b) Never place your hand near the rotating

accessory. Accessory may kickback over your

hand.

c) Do not position your body in the area

where the power tool will move if kickback

occurs. Kickback

will propel the tool in direction opposite to the

grinding wheel’s movement at the point of

snagging.

d) Use special care when working corners,

sharp edges etc. Avoid bouncing and snagging

the accessory. Corners, sharp edges or bouncing

have a tendency to snag the rotating accessory and

cause loss of control or kickback.

e) Do not attach a saw chain woodcarving

blade or toothed saw blade. Such blades create

frequent kickback and loss of control.

3.3 Safety Warnings Specific for Sanding

Operations (not PE 15-20 RT):

a) Do not use excessively oversized sanding

disc paper. Follow manufacturers

recommendations when selecting sanding

paper. Larger sanding paper extending beyond the

sanding pad presents a laceration hazard and may

cause snagging, tearing of the disc or kickback.

3.4 Safety Warnings Specific for Polishing

Operations:

Do not allow any loose portion of the polishing

bonnet or its attachment strings to spin freely.

Tuck away or shorten the loose attachment

strings. Loose and spinning attachment strings

can entangle your fingers or snag on the workpiece.

Caution: The workpiece can heat up

during the polishing process!

3.5 Additional safety instructions:

WARNING – Always wear protective

goggles.

Use elastic cushioning layers if they have been

supplied with the grinding media and if required.

Observe the specifications of the tool or accessory

manufacturer!

Accessories must be stored and handled with care

in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

Ensure that accessories are installed in accordance

with the manufacturer's instructions.

The tool continues running after the machine has

been switched off.

Do not use separate reducing bushings or adapters

to adapt tools with a large hole.

The workpiece must lay flat and be secured against

slipping, e.g. using clamps. Large workpieces must

be sufficiently supported.

If accessories with threaded inserts are used, the

end of the spindle may not touch the base of the

hole on the sanding tool. Make sure that the thread

in the accessory is long enough to accommodate

the full length of the spindle. The thread in the

accessory must match the thread on the spindle.

See page 3 and chapter 13. Technical

Specifications for more information on the spindle

length and thread.

Use of a fixed extractor system is recommended.

Always install an RCD with a maximum trip current

of 30 mA upstream. When the machine is shut down

via the GFCI, it must be checked and cleaned. See

chapter 8. Cleaning.

When working in dusty conditions, ensure that

ventilation openings are not blocked. If it becomes

necessary to remove dust, first disconnect the

power tool from the mains supply (use non-metallic

objects) and avoid damaging internal components.

Damaged, eccentric or vibrating tools must not be

used.

Pull the plug out of the socket before making any

adjustments, converting or servicing the machine.

A damaged or cracked additional handle must be

replaced. Never operate a machine with a defective

additional handle.

A damaged or cracked hand guard must be

replaced. Never operate a machine with a defective

hand guard.

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Additional Warnings:California Prop 65 08_2018

Some dust created by power

sanding, sawing, grinding,

drilling, and other construction activities

contains chemicals known to cause cancer,

birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some

examples of these chemicals are:

• Lead from lead-based paints,

• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and

other masonry products, and

• Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated

lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending

on how often you do this type of work. To reduce

your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well

ventilated area, and work with approved safety

equipment, such as those dust masks that are

specially designed to filter out microscopic

particles.

SYMBOLS ON THE TOOLS:

......... Class II Construction

V............. volts

A............. amperes

Hz........... hertz

.../min ..... revolutions per minute

rpm ......... revolutions per minute

~ ............. alternating current

............ alternating current /direct current

n ............. rated speed

See page 2.

1 Spindle locking button

2 Sliding on/off switch

3Handle

4 Speed adjustment wheel

5 Electronic signal indicator *

6Dust filter *

7 Bar auxiliary handle *

8 Thumb screws of the bar auxiliary handle *

9

Locking discs of

the bar auxiliary handle *

10

Threaded holes on gear housing

11 Additional handle *

12 Lock button

13 Trigger

* depending on equipment/not in scope of delivery

Before commissioning, check that the rated

mains voltage and mains frequency, as stated

on the type plate match your power supply.

Always install an RCD/GFCI with a maximum

trip current of 30 mA upstream.

Always guide the angle polisher with both

hands on the handles provided.

5.1 PE 15-20 RT: Attaching the additional

handle

Always work with the auxiliary handle (11)

attached! Attach the auxiliary handle on the

left or right of the machine and secure.

5.2 PE 15-30: Fitting of bar auxiliary handle

Always work with the bar auxiliary handle (7)

attached! Fit the bar auxiliary handle as shown

(see illustration A, page 2).

- Fit locking discs (9) to the left and right of the gear

housing.

- Fit the bar auxiliary handle (7) at the gear housing.

- Insert the thumb screws (8) left and right into the

bar auxiliary handle (7) and turn gently.

- Adjust the bar auxiliary handle (7) to the required

angle.

- Firmly tighten the thumb screws (8) to the left and

right manually.

5.3 Dust filter (depending on features)

Assembly see page 2, fig. B.

Regularly clean the dust filter. See chapter 8.

Cleaning.

Press in the spindle locking knob (1) only

when the spindle is stationary!

Locking the spindle

Press in the spindle locking button (1) and turn the

spindle by hand until the spindle locking button

engages.

6.1 Installing support plate and sanding

sheet

Only use the adjusting nut supplied with the

support plate.

Place the support plate on the spindle as shown in

the illustration. Screw on sanding sheet with

adjusting nut supplied with support plate. Lock the

spindle. Tighten sanding sheet with support plate

manually in a clockwise direction.

Release by hand or with a two-hole spanner if

necessary.

7.1 Setting speed

The speed can be preset via the thumb-wheel (4)

and is infinitely variable.

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The VTC electronics make material-compatible

work possible and an almost constant speed, even

under load.

7.2 Switching On and Off

Switch on first, then guide the accessory

towards the workpiece.

The machine must not be allowed to draw in

additional dust and shavings. When switching

the machine on and off, keep it away from dust

deposits. After switching off the machine, only place

it down when the motor has come to a standstill.

In continuous operation, the machine

continues running if it is forced out of your

hands. Therefore, always hold the machine with

both hands using the handles provided, stand

securely and concentrate.

PE 15-30:

Switching on: Push the sliding switch (2) forward.

For continuous activation, now tilt downwards

until it engages.

Switching off: Press the rear end of the slide

switch (2) and release it.

PE 15-20 RT:

Switching on, speed: press the trigger switch (13).

Press in the trigger switch to increase the

rotational speed.

Switching off: To switch off release the trigger

switch (13).

Continuous operation: With the trigger (13)

pressed, push in the locking button (12) and

release the trigger. Press and release the trigger

(13) again to switch off.

7.3 Working directions

Polishing:

At the start of the polishing process, start with the

lowest speed, coarse polish and a lambskin or a

coarse pad.

Then the speed is increased, a medium polish and

a medium pad are used.

A high speed is used for the finish (high gloss

polishing), as well as the finest polish and the finest

pad.

Polishing is done with crossover polishing, i.e. from

left to right and then again from top to bottom. Here

make sure not to stay too long in one spot, since the

surface can heat up a lot and the surface could get

damaged.

Sanding (not PE 15-20 RT):

Press down the machine evenly on the surface and

move back and forth so that the surface of the

workpiece does not become too hot.

It is possible that particles deposit inside the power

tool during operation. This impairs the cooling of the

power tool. Conductive build-up can impair the

protective insulation of the power tool and cause

electrical hazards.

The power tool should be cleaned regularly, often

and thoroughly through all front and rear air vents

using a vacuum cleaner. Prior to this operation,

separate the power tool from the power source and

wear protective goggles and a dust mask.

Cleaning the dust filter:

If too much dust is deposited on the dust

protection filter, the cooling to the motor

is reduced and the motor may overheat and

become damaged. Clean the dust protection filter

regularly, frequently and thoroughly by vacuuming

or wiping. Prior to this operation, separate the

power tool from the power source or remove the

dust protection filter. When working, wear goggles

and a dust mask.

PE 15-30:

The electronic signal indicator (5) lights

up and the load speed decreases. There is

too much load on the machine! Run the

machine in idling until the electronic signal indicator

switches off.

PE 15-20 RT, PE 15-30:

The machine does not start. The

electronic signal indicator (5) flashes. The

restart protection is active. If the mains plug is

inserted with the machine switched on or if the

power supply is restored following an interruption,

the machine does not start up. Switch the machine

off and back on again.

Use only genuine Metabo accessories.

Use only accessories that fulfil the requirements

and specifications listed in these operating

instructions.

See page 4.

A Hook and loop backing pad (for attaching

polishing and sanding accessories)

B Hook and loop polishing pad, coarse (for

buffing weathered paint)

C Hook and loop polishing pad, fine (for polishing

paint)

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D Hook and loop polishing felt, soft (for buffing

paint,ferrous metals and stainless steel sheets)

E Hook and loop lambswool polishing disc (for

buffing weathered paint)

F Cushioning disc with Velcro fasteners (for

sanding curved surfaces)

G Felt polishing disc with internal thread M 14

For a complete range of accessories, see

www.metabo.com or the catalogue.

Repairs to electrical tools must ONLY be

carried out by qualified electricians!

A defective mains cable must be replaced only with

a special, original mains cable from metabo

available from the Metabo service.

Contact your local Metabo representative if you

have Metabo power tools requiring repairs. See

www.metabo.com for addresses.

You can download a list of spare parts from

www.metabo.com.

Observe the national regulations on

environmentally compatible disposal and on the

recycling of disused tools, packaging and

accessories.

Explanatory notes on the specifications on page 3.

Subject to change in accordance with technical

progress.

D

max

=maximum support plate diameter

M

t, max

=maximum torque

M=Spindle thread

l =Length of the sanding spindle

n* = No-load speed (maximum speed)

I

120 V

=Current at 120 V

n

S

=No-load speed depending on the thumb-

wheel position

n

N

* =Speed at rated load

P

1

=Rated input power

P

2

=Power output

m =Weight without mains cable

* Energy-rich, high-frequency interference can

cause fluctuations in speed. The fluctuations

disappear, however, as soon as the interference

fades away.

The technical specifications quoted are subject to

tolerances (in compliance with the relevant valid

standards).

Emission values

These values make it possible to assess the

emissions from the power tool and to compare

different power tools. The actual load may be higher

or lower depending on the operating conditions, the

condition of the power tool or the accessories.

Please allow for breaks and periods when the load

is lower for assessment purposes. Arrange

protective measures for the user, such as

organisational measures based on the adjusted

estimates.

Vibration total value

(vector sum of three directions)

determined in accordance with EN 60745:

a

h, P

=Vibration emission value (polishing)

a

h, DS

=Vibration emission value (sanding

surfaces)

K

h,P

/K

h,DS

=Uncertainty (vibration)

Typical A-effective perceived sound levels

:

L

pa

=Sound-pressure level

L

WA

=Acoustic power level

K

pA

, K

WA

= Uncertainty

The noise level can exceed 80 dB(A) during

operation.

Wear ear protectors!

11. Repairs

12. Environmental Protection

13. Technical Specifications

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